moonofpaula: grunge

If you've taken a walk recently, or at least looked outside your window, you could've noticed that a new season is here. And even though autumn is the season of nature slowly dying and everything fading, there are so many things to look forward to and some that are just starting, like a new year and semester at University. I am still not sure whether I'm excited about the latter, considering how hectic the last one was, but what I am excited about are all the cups of tea I get to sip now, either hidden under my blanket bingewatching some TV show or sitting in some cute coffee shop with my friends.

These days between summer and autumn are always confusing to me because I never truly know what weather to dress for. It's usually really cold in the mornings and evenings, but around noon you regret wearing more than one layer. What I always found to be the perfect thing to wear during these transitional days is a leather jacket, so last month I went on a quest of finding myself a new one because my old one was all worn out. After many hours spent scrolling through online shops & window shopping, I found my perfect one at Pull&Bear, a black leather jacket which is cropped at the waist, has a belt and a side zipper. Nothing too detailed, but detailed just enough.

In order to avoid a fight with my "all black" loving inside voice, I paired it with a minimalistic midi-length black dress from Zara, which with its wool blend mix and length is made for this type of weather. As it was one those coffee date in the morning, lectures in the afternoon type of days, I had my new Nike sack bag on, because I am always amazed at how many things fit inside it.

What makes this outfit stand out, and also quite noticeable (a friend of mine recognised me on the street only because I had them on), are these amazing sneakers that I got at ShoeBox. Lately, I've been obsessed with everything pink, and when I saw these holographic yellow-pink ones I just knew I had to have them. They make even the most boring outfit pop and they bring colour into this dulness that autumn is all about.

dress // zara

jacket // pull&bear

shoes // shoebox

backpack // nike

photos by: donovan pavlekovic (instagram)

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love always,

paula avalon xo

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When everything else fails, just wear an all black outfit - life motto. In my last few posts I wrote about finally giving colours a chance and it was great, truly, but something about black always has me coming back to it. Maybe it's its comfort, elegance and beauty, and maybe it's just me feeling most comfortable in it. Whatever it is, you can't deny that all black outfits don't look sleek and cool, even in hot weather.

This cute see-through top is actually thrifted, it can both be worn normally or off-shoulder (I think it's apparent which one I like more) and the pattern on it is what got me to buy it in the first place because it looks like a mix of florals and lace. I've had this black midi skirt from Reserved for quite some time, and the pleading on it is what makes it stand out the most, plus it's not super tight and the material is quite light making it perfect for summer. Even though this is an all black outfit, the different patterns is what makes it so interesting and that is the key to nailing a one colour ootd.

I don't know what is it about shoes with heels/platforms, but they just make you feel like you run the world. These black sandals are by Carrano and I got them at ShoeBox, and not only did I fall in love with them as soon as I saw them because they're stunning, they're also super comfortable! It's a win-win situation with these. This black bag with embroidered flowers is from Mango and it's become one of my favourite ones, mostly because it can make a dull outfit look so much better instantly. Also, I think I may have an early case of a bag addiction, but we'll see. Because you know, my bags and shoes always go together.

shirt // thrifted

skirt // reserved

bag // mango

shoes // carrano, shoebox

photos by: donovan pavlekovic (instagram)

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love always,

paula avalon xo

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You know summer can finally start when you're finally done with summer exams. So yes - I can finally sit down in peace and sip on some lemonade while trying to get a bit of a tan in some cute cafe in the centre. Or you know.. finally be able to binge watch the TV shows that I didn't have time to watch before. I'm fine with both.

Lately I decided to bring more colours into my wardrobe, and I guess pastels are the first step towards that. This amazing lilac skirt is from Zara and it's such a go-to item during summer, because not only is it short and you won't melt while you're wearing it, it's also super fashionable.

This black shirt is originally from Monki but I bought it for 15 kunas at my local second hand shop. If you've been following me for some time, you know that I love thrifting and second hand shopping. You can always find some amazing pieces at affordable prices and you know that you (probably) won't see anybody else wearing that exact same thing, which is always cool. If you like being original and standing out, this is a great way to do so, as well as sewing your own clothes. That way you can wear exactly what you want and you'll be super proud of yourself because you'll know *you* made it by yourself on your own sewing machine. I always admire people more when I can see that they're being themselves and being unapologetic about it.

These sunglasses have been everywhere, and I can understand why - they look so freaking good. I am a fan of vintage fashion so I was quite happy when I saw these retro sunglasses becoming trendy again. Mine are from Wish, because I don't really like spending too much money on accessories. This cute black leather bag is from Mango and it's just the perfect size for these every day outfits.

shirt // monki (thrifted)

skirt // zara

bag // mango

sneakers // vans

glasses // wish

photos by: irma v.

thank you for reading!

love always,

paula avalon xo

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I feel like I almost always start these intros with talking about the weather, but isn't that the best small talk topic? Not that many things have been happening since I started the second year of Uni, I have more things to do and less time to watch all the TV shows I'm addicted to, hang out with my friends, and obviously, take care of my blog. I have a few ideas and plans that I can't wait to actually start doing, so if you're willing to wait for a bit more, I hope you won't be disappointed.

So yeah, an almost all white outfit, were you expecting that? I know I definitely wasn't haha. But somehow, I am slowly moving away from black onto grey and white. I mean, don't get me wrong, I will still be wearing black, but I just may bring more colours into my closet.

The shirt is a basic white crop top from Primark, a staple piece everyone has to have. This skirt is from Mohito, and it is such a lovely one, the material is a bit thick so I can wear it during these colder days of autumn, plus it flows so nicely. One of my favourite jackets to wear during fall is this sporty blue jacket which was such a good find at my local second hand shop. What makes it pop are the red and white stripes it has in the front, they definitely add a lot more fun to the whole outfit.

These sneakers are honestly the most comfortable ones I own, plus they look so good. They are Nike Huarache Air ones & they're all white, definitely a first for me, but hey, you have to step out of your comfort zone now and then. To keep up with the white theme of the outfit, I wore my leather bag from Mango.

shirt // primark

skirt // mohito

shoes // nike

bag // mango

photos by: irma v.

Thank you for reading!

love always,

paula avalon xo

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It has officially been 3 years and a month after I started this blog and shared my first post with you guys. Damn, time really does fly! To be honest, I kind of forgot the date, but as I was roaming around my closet I found it - the shirt I wore for my first ever outfit post.

So, to have a small celebration here on the blog, I decided to wear it again! It is a (super emo) band tee which I found at Romwe, and I'm pretty sure they didn't know that Pierce the Veil is an actual band. The fabric is pretty light and grey with a big logo on it, so I decided to wear it with something a bit thicker and more minimalistic, my new suit trousers from Mango and a casual blazer from Stradivarius, both black in colour and super comfortable.

To still keep a bit of the emo vibe going on, I had to wear my old platform Vans and to just keep light with the jewelry, a simple black choker and a silver ring.

Thank you all for still keeping up with me and reading my blog, I hope my style improved for at least a bit & that you enjoy what I do here. So yes, thank you, thank you & thank you.

shirt // romwe

trousers // mango

blazer // stradivarius

shoes // vans

photos by: irma v.

Thank you for reading!

love always,

paula avalon xo

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Let's get real here, is there any other way to spend a Saturday with your best friend than eating pancakes for breakfast, cycling to the city, visiting an art exhibition and eating sushi & drawing while sitting on the grass in the middle of the town? Well, for me that is perfect. Especially when you know those are some of some of your friend's last days in you hometown.

What I decided to wear for this "out in the city" type of day is a casual almost all black outfit. My new crop top from Tobi finally arrived, and it's a beautiful shirt with bell sleeves and a cute red-purple floral pattern. To keep it kind of simple and casual, I out on my black high waisted shorts from H&M, which are my go-to item during these hot summer days.

Considering accessories, I decided to be simple and, as usual, put on my black choker from Pull&Bear, and to add a few simple golden rings from Primark. The shoes are my all time fav old school Vans, they go well with everything, and are such a must have item in everyone's closet.